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St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross

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St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Bartholomew's Church, Clay Cross is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Clay Cross, Derbyshire.

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Background

History

The foundation stone was laid on 14 August 1849 on which was inscribed the following dedication: <blockquote>Hujusce Ecclesiae impensis incolarum de North Wingfield, aliis tamen apprime adjutantibus, libenter conditæ, et Apostolo Bartholomæo dedicata, fundamina feliciter posuit Gladwinus Turbutt de aula adjacente de Ogston Armiger et Justitiarius; die Quarto, decimo mensis Augusti anno Domini Nostri MCCMXLIX et Regina Victoriæ tridecimo. H.I. Stevens, Architectus.</blockquote> It was built to the designs of the architect Henry Isaac Stevens by the contractors Samuel Watts of Derby and Mr. Kirkland of Clay Cross. It was consecrated by the Bishop of Lichfield on 25 January 1851. The spire was…

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Coordinates
53.1654, -1.4161
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Clay Cross
Postcode
S45 9DZ
Parliamentary constituency
North East Derbyshire
Established
400
Official site
www.claycross.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross?
St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S45 9DZ), in the parish of Clay Cross.
When was St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross built?
Built or established in 400.
Is St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross a listed building?
St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross free to visit?
Yes, St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross is free to enter.
How do I get to St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross?
Drivers can navigate to postcode S45 9DZ. It sits within the North East Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.